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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.61, 755.41 and 178.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.61, 755.41 and 178.95 is: 268.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.61 : 755.41 = 178.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.61/755.41 = 178.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.61x = 755.41 × 178.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.61x = 135,180.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,180.62/503.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.42

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